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The drive to this home is absolutely the most beautiful drive you will experience in or around the Lafayette area.

If you are looking for privacy, peace, tranquility and room to roam with all the amenities, this could be your new residence.This home is situated on 3 acres of land with a 2,000 sq. ft. barn for all the toys and equipment you could want. As you stand on the brick front porch overlooking this estate, you immediately start to relax.

The foyer of the home is full of light, showcasing old world materials.(Photo11: Justin Bacqué, Acadiana Virtual Tours)

Entering the arched double front doors you will see gorgeous heart of pine flooring in the foyer and dining area with tall ceilings. The warm and inviting living room features antique pine beams, old St. Louis brick flooring and fireplace, wet bar with sink area, and French doors leading to the back patio.

Antique brick floors run from the living to kitchen areas.(Photo11: Justin Bacqué, Acadiana Virtual Tours)

There is a brick archway leading to the kitchen which features a keeping area or breakfast area, custom antique cypress cabinets with an appliance garage, TV and microwave spaces, large seated island with gas cook-top, wall oven, and a window seat area.

Off of the kitchen area there is a side entry with a porch, pantry with cypress cabinets and drawer, and a nice office with built-ins. All bedrooms are downstairs, each with their own private bathroom, and they all have the beautiful long leaf pine flooring.

The master bedroom features long leaf pine flooring and beautiful views of the property and pool area. The walk-in laundry room has a mud area as you enter from the 3 car garage. Upstairs features a large media or game room that could also be a 5th bedroom if needed.

For true entertaining of family and friends, there is a beautiful gunite pool and water feature with a covered cabana area and very large back patio with wrought iron fencing surrounding the area for security.

The home has inviting outdoor spaces that allow plenty of room for entertaining.(Photo11: Justin Bacqué, Acadiana Virtual Tours)

This is truly a one of a kind property that has it all. There is additional land that can be purchased above the 3 acres.

For more information contact Sharon Henderson with Teresa Hamilton & Team at Van Eaton & Romero LLC (licensed in Louisiana) at 337-267-4063.